System architecture entropy

Robert Cloutier, Dinesh Verma, Mary Bone, Kim Sommer

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Abstract

This paper will introduce the concept of Architecture Entropy in the context of systems engineering and complex systems. Entropy has been explored and discussed in other domains, drawing an analogy to its origins in physics. In its original context, entropy describes the degree of randomness, or level of chaos, that occurs over time. The purpose of this research is to explore application of the concept of entropy for understanding the vitality of legacy system architectures. The discussion is supported by examples of current architecture challenges that may be attributed to architectural entropy. Specific examples are presented to better understand the applicability of architectural entropy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication19th Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE 2009) in conjunction with the 3rd Asia-Pacific Conference on Systems Engineering APCOSE 2009
Pages622-636
Number of pages15
StatePublished - 2009
Event19th Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering, INCOSE 2009 - , Singapore
Duration: 20 Jul 200923 Jul 2009

Publication series

Name19th Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering, INCOSE 2009
Volume2

Conference

Conference19th Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering, INCOSE 2009
Country/TerritorySingapore
Period20/07/0923/07/09

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